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Mar
27
Politics / Government

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The House of Representatives passes a $2 trillion stimulus relief bill as an effort to save the ec

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The House of Representatives passes a $2 trillion stimulus relief bill as an effort to save the economy during the coronavirus pandemic. President Donald Trump signs the bill. (CBS News) (Business Insider)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 27, 2020
Mar
28
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New York New York Governor Andrew Cuomo confirms that 728 people died from coronavirus in New York.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New York New York Governor Andrew Cuomo confirms that 728 people died from coronavirus in New York. (CBS News) COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan President Donald Trump approves Michigan's request for emergency declaration. (Politico)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2020
Mar
28
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Uruguay Former Minister of National Defence Rodolfo González Rissotto becomes the first confirmed death

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Uruguay Former Minister of National Defence Rodolfo González Rissotto becomes the first confirmed death from COVID-19 in Uruguay. (The New York Times) COVID-19 pandemic in Bolivia The Minister of Health reports the first death from COVID-19 in the country. (U.S. News & World Report)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2020
Apr
01
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in Cuba The government announces that all flights to and from the island nation are suspended, as of midnig

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in Cuba The government announces that all flights to and from the island nation are suspended, as of midnight on April 1. (WSVN) COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issues a stay-at-home order. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 1, 2020
Apr
01
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The Department of Health and Social Care reports 563 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the coun

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The Department of Health and Social Care reports 563 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the country's death toll to 2,352 and 29,474 cases. (BBC News) Chief Minister Howard Quayle confirms the Isle of Man's first death from COVID-19, a patient with underlying health conditions at Noble’s Hospital. (BBC News) Former Prime Minister of Somalia Nur Hassan Hussein dies from COVID-19 in London. (Voice of America)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 1, 2020
Apr
02
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Ecuador The Mayor of Guayaquil, Cynthia Viteri, herself infected with COVID-19, condemns the federal government's response to the pandemic

COVID-19 pandemic in Ecuador The Mayor of Guayaquil, Cynthia Viteri, herself infected with COVID-19, condemns the federal government's response to the pandemic as the virus rapidly spreads inside the city. A joint military and police task force has collected at least 150 bodies off the streets. The government's spokesman Jorge Wated apologizes in a message broadcast on state television. (France 24) (CBS News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 2, 2020
Apr
02
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Ecuador The Mayor of Guayaquil, Cynthia Viteri, herself infected with COVID-19, condemns the federal gov

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Ecuador The Mayor of Guayaquil, Cynthia Viteri, herself infected with COVID-19, condemns the federal government's response to the pandemic as the virus rapidly spreads inside the city. A joint military and police task force has collected at least 150 bodies off the streets. The government's spokesman Jorge Wated apologizes in a message broadcast on state television. (France 24) (CBS News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 2, 2020
Apr
02
Politics / Government

The Mayor of Guayaquil, Cynthia Viteri, herself infected with COVID-19, condemns the federal government's response to the pandemic as the virus rapidly spreads

The Mayor of Guayaquil, Cynthia Viteri, herself infected with COVID-19, condemns the federal government's response to the pandemic as the virus rapidly spreads inside the city. A joint military and police task force has collected at least 150 bodies off the streets. The government's spokesman Jorge Wated apologizes in a message broadcast on state television. (France 24) (CBS News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 2, 2020
Apr
04
Politics / Government

2019–20 Chilean protests Chilean president Sebastián Piñera takes pictures in an empty Plaza Baquedano, symbol of mass protests calling for his resignation.

2019–20 Chilean protests Chilean president Sebastián Piñera takes pictures in an empty Plaza Baquedano, symbol of mass protests calling for his resignation. The image provokes outrage after the protests were halted due to the coronavirus pandemic and a quarantine was declared. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 4, 2020
Apr
04
Politics / Government

At the British government's daily press briefing on the coronavirus pandemic, Minister for the Cabinet Office Michael Gove condemns conspiracy theories being sp

At the British government's daily press briefing on the coronavirus pandemic, Minister for the Cabinet Office Michael Gove condemns conspiracy theories being spread on social media about 5G spreading COVID-19. Several 5G telecommunications masts have been set on fire in recent days in Birmingham and Merseyside. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 4, 2020
Apr
04
Politics / Government

Misinformation related to the COVID-19 pandemic At the British government's daily press briefing on the coronavirus pandemic, Minister for the Cabinet Office Mi

Misinformation related to the COVID-19 pandemic At the British government's daily press briefing on the coronavirus pandemic, Minister for the Cabinet Office Michael Gove condemns conspiracy theories being spread on social media about 5G spreading COVID-19. Several 5G telecommunications masts have been set on fire in recent days in Birmingham and Merseyside. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 4, 2020
Apr
12
Politics / Government

An exchange of artillery fire between India and Pakistan across the Line of Control (LoC), kills three civilians, including a child, in Indian-administered Jamm

An exchange of artillery fire between India and Pakistan across the Line of Control (LoC), kills three civilians, including a child, in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, according to Kashmir Police Chief K. Vijay Kumar. Pakistan Army general Babar Iftikhar says two Pakistani civilians are injured. (U.S. News & World Report)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 12, 2020
Apr
12
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Somalia Justice Minister of Hirshabelle State, Khalif Mumin Tohow, becomes the second person to die from COVID-

COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Somalia Justice Minister of Hirshabelle State, Khalif Mumin Tohow, becomes the second person to die from COVID-19 in Somalia. The state minister recently travelled back from the United Kingdom. (Middle East Monitor)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 12, 2020
Apr
12
Politics / Government

Kashmir conflict An exchange of artillery fire between India and Pakistan across the Line of Control (LoC), kills three civilians, including a child, in Indian-

Kashmir conflict An exchange of artillery fire between India and Pakistan across the Line of Control (LoC), kills three civilians, including a child, in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, according to Kashmir Police Chief K. Vijay Kumar. Pakistan Army general Babar Iftikhar says two Pakistani civilians are injured. (U.S. News & World Report)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 12, 2020
Apr
14
Politics / Government

United States and the United Nations, World Health Organization's response to the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic U.S.

United States and the United Nations, World Health Organization's response to the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic U.S. President Donald Trump announces the United States is suspending funding of the World Health Organization (WHO) pending an investigation of its handling of the coronavirus pandemic and its relationship with China. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 14, 2020
Apr
19
Politics / Government

2020 Malian parliamentary election Malians head to the polls in a second round of voting to elect a new National Assembly.

2020 Malian parliamentary election Malians head to the polls in a second round of voting to elect a new National Assembly. The election has been mired in controversy over fears of the coronavirus spreading at polling stations, threats of Islamist violence, and the kidnapping of opposition politician Soumaïla Cissé. (Voice of America)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 19, 2020
Apr
24
Politics / Government

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States President Donald Trump signs a US$484 billion interim coronavirus relief bill that will add anothe

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States President Donald Trump signs a US$484 billion interim coronavirus relief bill that will add another $310 billion to the small-business Paycheck Protection Program, as well as provide billions in aid to hospitals and for testing. (Axios)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 24, 2020
Apr
27
Politics / Government

Second Libyan Civil War In a televised address, Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar says his Libyan National Army is accepting a "popular mandate" to rule the country,

Second Libyan Civil War In a televised address, Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar says his Libyan National Army is accepting a "popular mandate" to rule the country, seemingly declaring himself the ruler of Libya and dismissing the House of Representatives. An adviser to the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord says Haftar has exposed himself as an authoritarian. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 27, 2020
Apr
27
Politics / Government

In a televised address, Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar says his Libyan National Army is accepting a "popular mandate" to rule the country, seemingly declaring him

In a televised address, Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar says his Libyan National Army is accepting a "popular mandate" to rule the country, seemingly declaring himself the ruler of Libya and dismissing the House of Representatives. An adviser to the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord says Haftar has exposed himself as an authoritarian. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 27, 2020
Apr
27
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic The number of worldwide cases of COVID-19 surpasses three million.

COVID-19 pandemic The number of worldwide cases of COVID-19 surpasses three million. The United States accounts for more than a third of the total cases. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern reports no new community transmissions of COVID-19 for the first time since the pandemic began, effectively eliminating the spread of the virus. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 27, 2020
Apr
28
Politics / Government

Czech Republic–Russia relations Mayor of Prague's sixth municipal district Ondřej Kolář announces on Prima televize that he is under police protection after a R

Czech Republic–Russia relations Mayor of Prague's sixth municipal district Ondřej Kolář announces on Prima televize that he is under police protection after a Russian man made attempts on his life, possibly due to his removal of a statue of World War II-era Soviet Marshal Ivan Konev from the city's square. Prime Minister Andrej Babiš condemns this as foreign interference, while Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov dismisses allegations of Russian involvement as "another hoax". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 28, 2020
Apr
28
Politics / Government

Mayor of Prague's sixth municipal district Ondřej Kolář announces on Prima televize that he is under police protection after a Russian man made attempts on his

Mayor of Prague's sixth municipal district Ondřej Kolář announces on Prima televize that he is under police protection after a Russian man made attempts on his life, possibly due to his removal of a statue of World War II-era Soviet Marshal Ivan Konev from the city's square. Prime Minister Andrej Babiš condemns this as foreign interference, while Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov dismisses allegations of Russian involvement as "another hoax". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 28, 2020
Apr
28
Politics / Government

India–United States relations The Indian Ministry of External Affairs condemns the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom after the Commiss

India–United States relations The Indian Ministry of External Affairs condemns the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom after the Commission in its annual report recommends placing India on the "countries of particular concern" blacklist over the Citizenship Amendment Act, the revocation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status, and controversial comments made by Home Minister Amit Shah, among others. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 28, 2020
Apr
28
Politics / Government

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs condemns the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom after the Commission in its annual report recom

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs condemns the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom after the Commission in its annual report recommends placing India on the "countries of particular concern" blacklist over the Citizenship Amendment Act, the revocation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status, and controversial comments made by Home Minister Amit Shah, among others. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 28, 2020
Apr
30
Politics / Government

Syrian businessman and Syriatel owner Rami Makhlouf makes an "unprecedented" public appeal to his cousin, President Bashar al-Assad, on Facebook, saying a "cadr

Syrian businessman and Syriatel owner Rami Makhlouf makes an "unprecedented" public appeal to his cousin, President Bashar al-Assad, on Facebook, saying a "cadre of officials" are seeking to seize his assets. Makhlouf, who was a part of President al-Assad's inner circle, says he will pay the President himself but not the state. (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 30, 2020
May
10
Politics / Government

Iran–United States relations Iranian government spokesman Ali Rabiei says that Iran is prepared for a full prisoner exchange with the United States but that the

Iran–United States relations Iranian government spokesman Ali Rabiei says that Iran is prepared for a full prisoner exchange with the United States but that the American authorities had not yet responded. The swap could include Iranian university professor Sirous Asgari who is in U.S. custody and Michael R. White, a U.S. Navy veteran in Iranian custody. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 10, 2020
May
10
Politics / Government

Iranian government spokesman Ali Rabiei says that Iran is prepared for a full prisoner exchange with the United States but that the American authorities had not

Iranian government spokesman Ali Rabiei says that Iran is prepared for a full prisoner exchange with the United States but that the American authorities had not yet responded. The swap could include Iranian university professor Sirous Asgari who is in U.S. custody and Michael R. White, a U.S. Navy veteran in Iranian custody. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 10, 2020
May
12
Politics / Government

War in Afghanistan; May 2020 Afghanistan attacks In Kabul, gunmen wearing police uniforms open fire, killing at least 24 people, including two newborns, in the

War in Afghanistan; May 2020 Afghanistan attacks In Kabul, gunmen wearing police uniforms open fire, killing at least 24 people, including two newborns, in the maternity ward of a hospital. Security forces kill the attackers. In Kuz Kunar, a suicide bomber kills at least 32 people at a funeral. (BBC News) In response, President Ashraf Ghani orders that the armed forces switch to the "offensive" and to "start operations against the enemy". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 12, 2020
May
13
Politics / Government

2020 California's 25th congressional district special election Democrat Christy Smith concedes defeat to Republican Mike Garcia in yesterday's special election

2020 California's 25th congressional district special election Democrat Christy Smith concedes defeat to Republican Mike Garcia in yesterday's special election for California's 25th congressional district after vote returns showed Garcia in the lead. The results are the first time since 1998 that Republicans flipped a Democratic-held House seat in California. (CNN) (The Hill)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 13, 2020
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